"Oh?"
Her red lips parted slightly, her voice carrying a teasing note.
"You seem to know... quite a lot?"
Gu Sheng did not avoid her gaze and replied calmly.
"I happened to hear a few things, and I also happened to... know that the Glass Heart seems to be connected to Nether River Venerable's bloodline that wandered outside."
Tantai Bing Tang's eyes instantly sharpened like blades! An invisible pressure descended upon Gu Sheng!
She stared at Gu Sheng and asked, word by word.
"So you really do know!"
Tantai Bing Tang's gaze lingered on Gu Sheng's face for a moment. Those blade-sharp eyes seemed intent on dissecting him completely, inside and out.
In the end, she gave a slight nod, her voice as cold as ever.
"Come with me."
She turned and walked straight toward Linlang Pavilion. Her steps were steady, and the invisible chill around her had not fully receded. Thin frost still formed on the ground wherever she passed.
"Big Sis! Where are you going? I want to..."
Seeing this, Miss Tantai immediately stepped forward, intending to follow.
"Xue Li."
Tantai Bing Tang did not stop walking and cut her off without turning around.
"Your injuries are not light. Go to the underground alchemy room and regulate your breathing first. The spiritual energy there is abundant and will help restore your spiritual power. Gu Sheng and I... have important matters to discuss."
Her tone allowed no argument, especially when she emphasized the words "important matters."
Miss Tantai halted, confusion and incomprehension filling her cool eyes.
She looked at her sister's back, then at Gu Sheng. Her lips moved as if she wanted to say something, but she ultimately held it back.
She knew her sister's temperament well. Once she made a decision, she rarely changed it.
Besides, there